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She added: “In moments like these, great turning points in our national story, the choices we make define the character of our nation ... I choose to believe in Britain and that our best days lie ahead.”

The letter signed by Prime Minister Theresa May formally announces that the UK intends to leave the EU under Article 50.

In her letter, May wrote: "We are leaving the European Union, but we are not leaving Europe - and we want to remain committed partners and allies to our friends across the continent."

epa05876997 A handout photo made available by the British Prime Minister's Office 10 Downing St shows the first page of the official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty that was delivered by British ambassador to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow to European Council President Donald Tusk in Brussels, Belgium, 29 March 2017. This process starts the formal proceedings of United Kingdom leaving the European Union. Britain's Prime Minister earlier in the day signed the notice, following the June 2016 referendum to vote on Britain staying or leaving the European Union. EPA/BRITISH PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES (Image: British Prime Minister's office)

It comes after SNP MPs demanded that Scotland gets the same democratic choice as UK and European government will get over Brexit during a fiery exchange at Prime Minister's Questions.

Calls were repeated for a second independence referendum as the party's leader in Westminister, Angus Robertson, said the British and European parliaments would vote on the terms of Brexit.

However, the Prime Minister said now was not the time for a second independence referendum, saying Britain must now come together to secure the best deal for Britain as it leaves the European Union.

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It comes after Nicola Sturgeon gave Theresa May an Easter ultimatum last night after the Scottish Parliament voted for IndyRef2.

May’s Government immediately refused to negotiate with Holyrood over arrangements for a new independence vote.

Sturgeon gave the Prime Minister until after next month’s Easter break to begin meaningful talks about a way forward – and Scotland’s future after a Brexit its voters rejected.

As Theresa May prepared to speak in the House of Commons, Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Today, the PM will take the UK over a cliff with no idea of the landing place. Scotland didn't vote for it and our voice has been ignored."